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10 Items To Stop Donating To Food Banks & 10 They’ll Always Want

How to Donate the Right Items Every TimeFood banks depend on charitable services and donations for families in need—but some items make a bigger impact. From dented cans and glass jars to peanut butter and…

by Maria Cruz Mar 26, 2025

Watermelon Rinds & Lemon Peels? 20 Scraps You Never Knew You Could Eat

Don’t Be So Quick to Grab the Compost BinBananas, strawberries, cheese, carrots—what do all these yummy foods have in common? They’re all notorious for food scraps! While we tend to scrape leaves and peels into…

by Maria Cruz Mar 20, 2025

20 Healthy Foods That Taste Way Better Than Junk Food

Don’t Even Think About Grabbing That Bag of ChipsWe all love a good chocolate bar, and heaven knows we’ve wolfed down a bag of candy before, but the world is full of healthy foods that…

by Maria Cruz Mar 13, 2025

10 Foods That Aggravate Oral Thrush & 10 That Help Alleviate Symptoms

How to Finally Eradicate That Irritating InfectionOral thrush impedes our everyday lives—we might experience burning, an inability to taste, and white patches in the mouth that make it hard to swallow. After that much discomfort,…

by Maria Cruz Mar 11, 2025

10 Boring Condiments That Need To Go & 10 We Can’t Live Without

Which Condiments to Embrace and Which to Kiss GoodbyeThe right condiment can take a plain ol’ dish to new, flavorful heights—but which ones deserve your attention? We’ve narrowed down a few to keep in your…

by Maria Cruz Mar 5, 2025

Minnesota Sushi To Ice Cream Potatoes: The Weirdest Foods Across America

The Wacky, Wonderful World of American CuisineWhen you think of American delicacies, you likely think of stereotypes like huge portions or overly sweet desserts. But it’s a big country filled with all sorts of foods…

by Maria Cruz Feb 26, 2025

20 Filling Low-Calorie Lunch Options That Won't Put You To Sleep During The Day

What’s on the Menu?We all know the importance of breakfast, but lunchtime is just as crucial for keeping us energized throughout the day. However, it's a tricky balance between protein-packed fuel and heavy meals that…

by Maria Cruz Feb 21, 2025

Simple Weight Loss: 20 Tips For Better Portion Control

Easy Ways to Get on the Right TrackPortion control isn’t always easy, but that doesn’t mean it can beat you! With a little bit of meal prep and a few measuring cups, you’ll tackle serving…

by Maria Cruz Feb 19, 2025

10 Foods That Make Nicotine Cravings Worse & 10 That Stop Them In Their Tracks

How to Make Quitting a Little EasierIt’s no easy thing to stop smoking—between highly addictive nicotine and terrible withdrawal symptoms, quitting is a scary mountain to climb. However, your diet highly impacts how bad those…

by Maria Cruz Feb 12, 2025